Category: Processes

Metals are often selected for their aesthetic appeal as much as their mechanical properties.

Dirty, oxidized or otherwise unfinished material is undesirable for many reasons.

When certain types of metals such as steel and copper are processed at the mill, they often have surface contaminants.

The ability to withstand abrasion and resist indentation are two very important attributes of certain types of metals.

One of the benefits of many types of metals is the fact that they are relatively ductile; ductility ensures that metals bend before they break.

Machining is an important part of many manufacturing operations; when performed manually, it takes a high degree of skill and a lot of time.

Metal aging is one of the most common ways to alter the properties of a metal alloy.

Warped metal, charcoal-colored welds, and frustration; these are some of the things that can happen when welding stainless steel.